I am currently undertaking one of the biggest challenges of my life. I’m losing all the extra weight that I have gained since childhood. I was going to consider surgery, but with the great support from the cycling community, I'm going to take on this challenge by riding my bike, and someday maybe racing in a cross or road race.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Ride to Walden Pond July 23, 2011

Hi All,

Sorry for such long delay in updating my blog. So far this spring and summer I have been riding on average between 3 to 5 days a week. Average ride is between 10 and 20 miles, depending on time. Right now im well below 391lbs (the last time I was checked in March 2011) and feeling great.. Here are some photos from the Ride to Walden Pond.

4 comments:

Hey Ernest, I just found your blog. Way to go on the weight loss. I'm happy to hear that you chose to take the natural weight loss route. Sounds like you've made some awesome progress so far!

Best of luck getting out to your first race this year! I wanted to do my first duathlon this year, but my left knee had other plans. It's too late in the season to still hope to race this year, but next year it is SO on!

Hi Ernest!I'm Candela from Spain. I love cycling, i'm not a "prof" but when i heard about your story I wanted to ride with you! If by any chance one day I travel to Billerica, I'd like to ride to Walden Pond with you all!Keep riding,Keep fighting!

About Me

I am currently undertaking one of the biggest challenges of my life. I’m losing all the extra weight that I have gained since childhood. I am working cyclists in the cyclocross, road, MTB, and track cycling community to improve my health and to be able to do participate in sports again most importantly cycling!
I had considered undergoing bariatric surgery and having a Lap-Band, but I have since committed to losing the weight naturally, via cycling and regular exercise.... My dream weight is between 190 to 200 pounds. In addition to the weight loss, I hope to put my type 2 diabetes in remission.
If all goes according to plan, I hope to be 350lbs by June 1 2011, Race in a few cross races in the fall, maybe some road in the summer. and some day maybe wear a skinsuit.. More on that later..
Update as of Jan 2011, My weight is now 406 lbs.. When i started in April of 2010 on the trainer i was 570.. Thanks for all the cyclist who have helped me reach this point and are currently helping me towards my goal of road cycling and cyclocross racing.